The Wind in the Willows - Episode Summaries

Episode 14: The Wild Wood

• Setting: Transition from summer to winter, river too cold for boating.
• Characters: Rat, Mole, Badger.
• Plot:
  • Mole expresses a desire to interact with Badger, who is reclusive.
  • Rat explains Badger's reclusive nature and reluctance to host visitors.
  • Mole, feeling bored, decides to venture into the Wild Wood alone, against Rat's warning.

Episode 15: Afraid in the Wood

• Setting: Wild Wood, described as dark and eerie.
• Characters: Mole, various unseen creatures, rabbit.
• Plot:
  • Mole enters the Wild Wood and feels increasingly scared and alone.
  • He hears strange noises and encounters a rabbit who warns him to leave.
  • Mole is startled and runs, eventually hiding in a hollow tree.

Episode 16: Rat Searches for Mole

• Setting: Rat's house, Wild Wood.
• Characters: Rat, Mole.
• Plot:
  • Rat discovers Mole is missing and deduces he went to the Wild Wood.
  • Rat arms himself with a club and enters the Wild Wood to find Mole.
  • Rat calls for Mole, who eventually responds from inside a hollow tree.

Episode 17: Friends Find Each Other

• Setting: Inside the Wild Wood, approaching snowstorm.
• Characters: Rat, Mole.
• Plot:
  • Mole is relieved to see Rat, and they discuss the dangers of the Wild Wood.
  • Rat explains the need for knowledge to navigate safely.
  • As they prepare to leave, snow begins to fall heavily.

Episode 18: Lost and Cold

• Setting: Snow-covered Wild Wood.
• Characters: Rat, Mole.
• Plot:
  • Rat and Mole are lost due to the snow, which obscures landmarks.
  • They attempt to remain positive but struggle with exhaustion and cold.
  • They decide to look for shelter in a nearby valley.
  • Mole injures his leg while searching for a resting spot.

Episode 19: A Lucky Break

• Setting: Snowy valley in the Wild Wood.
• Characters: Rat, Mole.
• Plot:
  • Mole is hurt by a sharp metal object under the snow.
  • Rat bandages Mole's wound and begins digging in the snow.
  • They uncover a door knocker, which leads to further digging.
  • Mole does not initially understand the significance.

Episode 20: Mr. Badger

• Setting: Outside Mr. Badger's house.
• Characters: Rat, Mole, Mr. Badger.
• Plot:
  • Rat uncovers a door that leads to Mr. Badger's house.
  • Mole is surprised by Rat's deduction.
  • They manage to alert Mr. Badger by ringing the bell and knocking.
  • Mr. Badger, sleepy, peers out to see the two friends.